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**[GitHub Releases](https://github.com/Dusk-92/Modernization-Tool/releases/latest)**
Current major release: **v2.2**
No installation is required. Download and run:
`WoW_Modernization_Tool.exe`
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Two rendering modes are available:
### VanillaFixes — DirectX 9
### [VanillaFixes](https://github.com/hannesmann/vanillafixes) — DirectX 9
The default option.
Uses WoW's native DirectX 9 renderer together with VanillaFixes.
### VanillaFixes + DXVK — Vulkan
### VanillaFixes + [DXVK](https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk) — Vulkan
Uses DXVK to translate DirectX 9 to Vulkan.
The bundled version is currently:
**DXVK 2.6.1 x86**
DXVK is bundled with the tool and can be selected directly from the renderer options.
Existing custom DirectX wrapper files are backed up rather than blindly deleted when switching renderers.
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# 🧩 Client Plugins
# 🧩 Client Plugins & Sources
## Recommended Core
The tool can install and configure several recommended client extensions:
- **Nampower** — improves spell responsiveness and latency handling.
- **UnitXP_SP3** — adds networking, targeting, Lua and client improvements.
- **SuperWoW** — expands the Vanilla Lua API and improves addon compatibility.
- **TransmogFix** — prevents performance drops caused by rapid appearance updates.
- **PerfBoost** — provides additional unit rendering/performance controls.
- **WeirdPerformance** — lightweight client optimizations aimed at improving FPS and reducing UI memory leaks for smoother gameplay.
- **VanillaHelpers** — extends several Vanilla client limits.
- **ClassicAPI** — adds newer WoW API functions for compatible addons.
- **AuctionQueryThrottle** — removes the fixed delay between Auction House queries.
- **[Nampower](https://github.com/brues-code/nampower)** — improves spell responsiveness and latency handling. Settings addon: [NampowerSettings](https://github.com/brues-code/NampowerSettings).
- **[UnitXP_SP3](https://github.com/brues-code/UnitXP_SP3)** — adds networking, targeting, Lua and client improvements.
- **[SuperWoW](https://github.com/balakethelock/SuperWoW)** — expands the Vanilla Lua API and improves addon compatibility. Its companion API addon is [SuperAPI](https://github.com/balakethelock/SuperAPI).
- **[TransmogFix](https://codeberg.org/MarcelineVQ/WeirdUtils)** — prevents performance drops caused by rapid appearance updates.
- **[PerfBoost](https://github.com/RetroCro/TurtleWoW-Mods)** — provides additional unit rendering/performance controls. Configuration addon: [PerfBoost Settings](https://gitea.com/avitasia/PerfBoostSettings).
- **[WeirdPerformance](https://codeberg.org/Dusk92/WeirdUtils)** — lightweight client optimizations aimed at improving FPS and reducing UI memory leaks for smoother gameplay.
- **[VanillaHelpers](https://github.com/isfir/VanillaHelpers)** — extends several Vanilla client limits.
- **[ClassicAPI](https://github.com/brues-code/ClassicAPI)** — adds newer WoW API functions for compatible addons.
- **[AuctionQueryThrottle](https://github.com/brues-code/AuctionQueryThrottle)** — removes the fixed delay between Auction House queries.
## Optional Plugins
Optional client-side improvements include:
- **VanillaMultiMonitorFix** — improved resolution, refresh-rate and monitor detection.
- **Interact** — adds a modern Interact key for NPCs, objects, gathering nodes and loot.
- **No1600x1200** — fixes the old Vanilla resolution limitation on some systems.
- **BigCursor** — upscales the hardware cursor for better visibility on modern high-resolution displays without sacrificing sharpness.
- **CustomAssets** — allows loose game files to be loaded directly from the `Data/` folder and supports custom multi-character patch names without repacking MPQ archives.
- **LogSessions** — automatically organizes combat and chat logs into clean per-character, per-day files when you log in.
- **MinimapIcons** — adds TBC/WotLK-style minimap tracking icons for NPCs and game objects, with a combined tracking menu and saved preferences.
- **PNG Screenshots** — saves screenshots as compressed PNG files instead of the default uncompressed TGA format, using background processing to minimize frame-time impact.
- **WorldMarkers** — lets party or raid leaders place up to five animated, Cataclysm-style colored world markers for positioning and tactical planning.
- **Discord Rich Presence** — installs and keeps **WowPresence** up to date from [Dusk-92/WowPresence](https://github.com/Dusk-92/WowPresence). The Tool preconfigures the OctoWoW Discord Application ID and lets you choose which character details are shown on Discord, including **Name, Guild, Race, Faction, Class, Level and Zone**. Custom Discord Application IDs are preserved across updates.
- **[VanillaMultiMonitorFix](https://github.com/Mates1500/VanillaMultiMonitorFix)** — improved resolution, refresh-rate and monitor detection.
- **[Interact](https://github.com/lookino/Interact)** — adds a modern Interact key for NPCs, objects, gathering nodes and loot.
- **[No1600x1200](https://github.com/RetroCro/TurtleWoW-Mods#no1600x1200)** — fixes the old Vanilla resolution limitation on some systems.
- **[BigCursor](https://codeberg.org/MarcelineVQ/WeirdUtils)** — upscales the hardware cursor for better visibility on modern high-resolution displays without sacrificing sharpness.
- **[CustomAssets](https://codeberg.org/MarcelineVQ/WeirdUtils)** — allows loose game files to be loaded directly from the `Data/` folder and supports custom multi-character patch names without repacking MPQ archives.
- **[LogSessions](https://codeberg.org/MarcelineVQ/WeirdUtils)** — automatically organizes combat and chat logs into clean per-character, per-day files when you log in.
- **[MinimapIcons](https://codeberg.org/MarcelineVQ/WeirdUtils)** — adds TBC/WotLK-style minimap tracking icons for NPCs and game objects, with a combined tracking menu and saved preferences.
- **[PNG Screenshots](https://codeberg.org/MarcelineVQ/WeirdUtils)** — saves screenshots as compressed PNG files instead of the default uncompressed TGA format, using background processing to minimize frame-time impact.
- **[WorldMarkers](https://codeberg.org/MarcelineVQ/WeirdUtils)** — lets party or raid leaders place up to five animated, Cataclysm-style colored world markers for positioning and tactical planning.
- **[Discord Rich Presence](https://github.com/Dusk-92/WowPresence)** — installs and keeps **WowPresence** up to date. The Tool preconfigures the OctoWoW Discord Application ID and lets you choose which character details are shown on Discord, including **Name, Guild, Race, Faction, Class, Level and Zone**. Custom Discord Application IDs are preserved across updates.
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# ⚙️ Vanilla Tweaks
Modernization Tool integrates the modern **tubtubs/vanilla-tweaks** patcher.
Modernization Tool integrates the modern **[tubtubs/vanilla-tweaks](https://github.com/tubtubs/vanilla-tweaks)** patcher.
Available settings include:
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- Unlimited AddOn Script Memory
- Cross-Faction Resurrection Fix
- Custom Glues Patch
- Automatic WDB management
- [Automatic WDB management](https://github.com/RetroCro/TurtleWoW-Mods#automatically-clear-wdb-folder-every-time-you-launch-turtle-wow)
When **SuperWoW** already provides a feature, the equivalent vanilla-tweaks patch is automatically skipped to avoid duplicate modifications.
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Optional visual modifications are available directly from the tool:
- **Bluemoon Patch** — restores the rare blue moon effect.
- **Darker Nights** — darker and more atmospheric nights.
- **Pretty Night Sky** — improved starry night sky.
- **Epoch Water** — alternative water textures.
- **Fog Pushback** — moves environmental fog farther away.
- **Pink Herbs** — makes herb nodes much easier to spot.
- **[Bluemoon Patch](https://github.com/tubtubs/vanilla-tweaks)** — restores the rare blue moon effect.
- **[Darker Nights](https://projectreforged.github.io/vanilla/downloads/turtle/)** — darker and more atmospheric nights.
- **[Pretty Night Sky](https://github.com/RetroCro/TurtleWoW-Mods)** — improved starry night sky.
- **[Epoch Water](https://github.com/RetroCro/TurtleWoW-Mods)** — alternative water textures.
- **[Fog Pushback](https://github.com/RetroCro/TurtleWoW-Mods)** — moves environmental fog farther away.
- **[Pink Herbs](https://github.com/seacrabsam/patch-herb)** — makes herb nodes much easier to spot.
All visual mods are **disabled by default**.
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Optional sound replacements include:
- **NoErrorSounds** — removes repetitive error/fizzle and interface sounds.
- **FishPing** — replaces the fishing bite sound with a clearer ping.
- **Warlock Muted Demons** — mutes repetitive Warlock demon voice lines.
- **[NoErrorSounds](https://github.com/Macumbafeh/NoErrorSounds)** — removes repetitive error/fizzle and interface sounds.
- **[FishPing](https://github.com/notsureawake/FishPing)** — replaces the fishing bite sound with a clearer ping.
- **[Warlock Muted Demons](https://github.com/spzilyk/Warlock-Muted-Demons)** — mutes repetitive Warlock demon voice lines.
All audio mods are **disabled by default**.
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- use a bundled known-good fallback where redistribution terms allow it;
- avoid re-downloading files that are already current.
**SuperWoW and SuperAPI are upstream-only:** they are downloaded directly from
their official upstream projects when enabled and are not bundled as offline
fallbacks. A first-time SuperWoW installation therefore requires network access.
**SuperWoW and SuperAPI are upstream-only:** SuperWoW is downloaded from its
official stable release and SuperAPI follows the current upstream `master`
revision. They are not bundled as offline fallbacks, so a first-time SuperWoW
installation requires network access.
Downloaded DLLs are also validated before installation.
**No1600x1200 uses the bundled known-good copy** instead of following the
RetroCro archive repository automatically.
Downloaded and bundled DLLs are validated before installation.
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# 🔐 AutoLogin
AutoLogin can optionally save account and character shortcuts on the login screen.
[Vanilla AutoLogin](https://github.com/MarcelineVQ/turtle-autologin) can optionally save account and character shortcuts on the login screen.
When **AutoLogin + Nampower** are enabled together, Modernization Tool automatically creates or reuses the Windows user encryption key required by Nampower.
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# 📦 Current Notable Versions
| Component | Version |
|---|---|
| VanillaFixes | 1.5.3 |
| DXVK | 2.6.1 x86 |
| Nampower | 4.6.1 |
| ClassicAPI | 1.13.3 |
| AuctionQueryThrottle | 1.2.0 |
| UnitXP_SP3 | v90 |
| SuperWoW | 2.2 |
| VanillaHelpers | 1.1.2 |
| WeirdPerformance | 0.7.3 |
| WorldMarkers | 0.7.1 |
| VanillaMultiMonitorFix | 0.2 |
| Interact | 1.0.4 |
Where supported, the tool will attempt to obtain the latest compatible upstream version automatically.
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# 📝 Updating Modernization Tool
Updating from an older version does **not** require reinstalling WoW.
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# 🛡️ Antivirus Notice
Because Modernization Tool modifies a game executable and installs client-side DLL plugins, some antivirus products may flag the executable or some included components.
Because Modernization Tool creates a patched `WoW_Modernized.exe` and installs client-side DLL plugins, some antivirus products may flag the executable or some included components.
The original `WoW.exe` is not modified in place.
Always download Modernization Tool from the official GitHub Releases page.
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# 🔗 Useful Links
- **[Latest Release](https://github.com/Dusk-92/Modernization-Tool/releases/latest)**
- **[v2.2 Release Notes](https://github.com/Dusk-92/Modernization-Tool/releases/tag/v2.2)**
- **[OctoWoW Installation & Modernization Guide](https://octowow.st/forum/viewtopic.php?t=831)**
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# ❤️ Credits
Modernization Tool brings together work from several community projects and developers.
Modernization Tool builds on the work of the community projects and developers linked throughout this README.
## Rendering & Client Patching
- [VanillaFixes](https://github.com/hannesmann/vanillafixes)
- [DXVK](https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk)
- [vanilla-tweaks](https://github.com/tubtubs/vanilla-tweaks)
## Core Engine & API Plugins
- [VanillaHelpers](https://github.com/isfir/VanillaHelpers)
- [PerfBoost Settings](https://gitea.com/avitasia/PerfBoostSettings)
- [UnitXP_SP3](https://github.com/brues-code/UnitXP_SP3)
- [SuperWoW](https://github.com/balakethelock/SuperWoW)
- [SuperAPI](https://github.com/balakethelock/SuperAPI)
- [ClassicAPI](https://github.com/brues-code/ClassicAPI)
- [AuctionQueryThrottle](https://github.com/brues-code/AuctionQueryThrottle)
- [Nampower](https://github.com/brues-code/nampower)
- [NampowerSettings](https://github.com/brues-code/NampowerSettings)
- [No1600x1200](https://github.com/RetroCro/TurtleWoW-Mods#no1600x1200)
- [VanillaMultiMonitorFix](https://github.com/Mates1500/VanillaMultiMonitorFix)
- [Interact](https://github.com/lookino/Interact)
- [WowPresence](https://github.com/Dusk-92/WowPresence)
## Visual & Audio Mods
- [Bluemoon Patch via vanilla-tweaks](https://github.com/tubtubs/vanilla-tweaks)
- [Darker Nights — Project Reforged](https://projectreforged.github.io/vanilla/downloads/turtle/)
- [Pretty Night Sky / Epoch Water / Fog Pushback — RetroCro TurtleWoW Mods](https://github.com/RetroCro/TurtleWoW-Mods)
- [Pink Herbs](https://github.com/seacrabsam/patch-herb)
- [NoErrorSounds](https://github.com/Macumbafeh/NoErrorSounds)
- [FishPing](https://github.com/notsureawake/FishPing)
- [Warlock Muted Demons](https://github.com/spzilyk/Warlock-Muted-Demons)
- [Automatic WDB management guide](https://github.com/RetroCro/TurtleWoW-Mods#automatically-clear-wdb-folder-every-time-you-launch-turtle-wow)
## Other Bundled Enhancements
- [Vanilla AutoLogin](https://github.com/MarcelineVQ/turtle-autologin)
- [WeirdUtils](https://codeberg.org/Dusk92/WeirdUtils)
Additional attribution and source links are available directly in the **Credits** tab of Modernization Tool.
Thank you to all upstream authors and contributors whose work makes this project possible. Additional attribution is available directly in the **Credits** tab of Modernization Tool.
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- [Docs/ASSET_PROVENANCE.md](Docs/ASSET_PROVENANCE.md)
- [LICENSES/](LICENSES/)
SuperWoW and SuperAPI are downloaded directly from their upstream projects and
are not bundled as offline fallbacks.
SuperWoW and the current SuperAPI master revision are downloaded directly from
their upstream projects and are not bundled as offline fallbacks.
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